Nancy Ariza, Human Rights Won’t Break the Bank, screenprint
Beginning Screenprinting
Dates: Tuesdays: October 13, 20, 27, November 10 & 17; 6:00-9:00p.m. Saturdays: October 24, November 7 and November 14; 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.
Ages: 18+; for beginning and intermediate students
Cost: $345 (10% discount for HP members)
Registration: Deadline is October 6
Enrollment: Maximum 5
Instructor: Nancy Ariza
Screenprinting is the stencil process of forcing ink through mesh onto a surface with many applications such as t-shirts, posters, and fine art explorations. The process lends itself well to bold graphics as well as textural and detailed imagery. Through eight class sessions, this course will cover basic low-tech and photo-emulsion techniques to create multi-layer prints. Class sessions will consist of demonstrations and instructor-supported work time in introductory skills: creating stencil and hand-drawn positives, color mixing, paper selection and preparation, and registration. Participants will also be introduced to the work of contemporary artists and printshops working in the medium.
Please note that this class will focus on low-tech and hand- drawn image making. There will be no instruction in digital programs, however, students may supply their own digital images (positives). Highpoint’s artist cooperative does not include any digital printing equipment.
This class is designed with beginners in mind.
About the Instructor: Nancy Ariza is a printmaker and educator based in Minneapolis. Her current body of work explores multigenerational relationships, storytelling, and memory through prints and large-scale, interactive installation. Outside of her artistic practice, Ariza has been developing and leading arts programming throughout the Twin Cities since 2012. She currently works as the Learning and Engagement Coordinator at the Minnesota Museum of American Art and Education and Community Programs Fellow at Highpoint Center for Printmaking where she leads the Access/ Print teen program. Ariza has taught locally at Minnesota Center for Books Arts, Walker Art Center, and East Side Arts Council. She holds a BA in Art History and a BFA in Studio Art from Minnesota State University–Mankato.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration may be completed by calling Highpoint at 612-871-1326 or emailing info@highpointprintmaking.org. Registrations are finalized upon receipt of payment.
If payment is not received within one business week your place in the class will not be reserved.